Canadian voters, in general, are not familiar with the damage caused by minimum wage laws. Interestingly, Canada’s federal government is not involved in setting minimum wage rates. Instead, this responsibility falls under provincial jurisdiction.
To give you an idea of how severe the situation has become, consider Alberta—Canada’s most right-leaning province—where the minimum wage is set at $15.00 per hour. Compare that to the United States, where Georgia and Wyoming still allow a state minimum wage of $5.15 per hour. However, unlike Canada, the U.S. has a federal minimum wage law. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum is $7.25 per hour, which all employers must obey, regardless of state laws. The reality is simple: higher wages equate to higher tax revenue for government, without any guarantee of higher productivity.
Canada, depending on its leadership, has the potential to build the best economy in the world. The problem, however, lies in the fact that Canada is heavily influenced by atheists and socialists.
As Christians, we often highlight the dangerous mindset of atheists who believe there is definitely no God. When people reject God, they also reject the foundation of morality. If there is no God, then morality becomes optional. This worldview has tragic consequences. For instance, in Canada, a 70-year-old atheist man killed a 70-year-old Jewish woman, blaming religion for wars. In his twisted logic, since there is no God, he himself would play God—acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is the danger of atheism. Without belief in the Kingdom of God, as taught by Jesus Christ, there is no eternal accountability. For Christians, our reward is heaven. For atheists, morality is optional, which opens the door to chaos and destruction.
The Conservative Narrative Problem
Canadian Conservatives frequently complain about wage suppression and illegal immigration taking youth jobs. But in their rush to defeat Mark Carney, they are creating a terrible narrative that will backfire.
When we talk about austerity on this blog, we mean eliminating price controls as much as possible—not just firing bureaucrats. Mark Carney’s version of austerity, however, seems focused on firing public servants only to replace them with his Net Zero carbon tax and ESG tax schemes. These are nothing more than government-enforced price controls dressed up as environmental policy.
Carbon capture, for example, is a scam. It forces private businesses to pay an artificial tax on pollution, which gets passed down to consumers. Larger corporations then profit by selling carbon credits, all while cozying up to government power. Over time, these inflated costs become permanent fixtures of the economy. This is Carney’s “solution.”
On the other hand, Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives appear to want to force provinces into federal compliance on certain mandates. This is equally dangerous. Because so many Canadians have low financial, economic, and political literacy, they won’t even recognize the problem until it’s too late.
The Danger of Emotional Politics in Canada
Canadian voters often treat politics like a joke. In the U.S., conservative or liberal states tend to remain consistent because Christian conservatives recognize the devil in the details. In Canada, however, leftists often overcorrect. If they feel Canada is “too conservative,” they shift further left, undermining stability.
This is why Pierre Poilievre, even if he wins the federal election, may soon face backlash similar to what Carney faces today. Canadians tend to blame whoever is in power, without addressing the underlying economic problems caused by minimum wage laws, rent controls, and government intervention in housing.
We’ve even defended Justin Trudeau on this blog—not because he was a great leader, but because he simply fulfilled the campaign promises Canadians voted for. When citizens vote emotionally, they reap the consequences.
Minimum Wage and Rent Controls Are Youth Killers
High minimum wages fuel youth unemployment. Employers hesitate to hire young people who come with extra costs (training, HR issues, pronoun demands, etc.). Instead, they hire immigrants who are simply grateful to work. Add on rent controls—which limit landlords from repairing properties—and “right to squat” laws that protect non-paying tenants, and you create a housing supply crisis.
These aren’t federal problems—they are provincial and municipal laws. Yet Canadians blame Ottawa because they don’t understand how governance actually works.
The truth is, Canadians are not very entrepreneurial. They vote with their emotions instead of logic. Only God can fix foolishness, and only by following Christ’s teachings can Canadians gain the wisdom to build a strong, moral society.
What Comes Next
If Pierre Poilievre becomes Prime Minister, Canadians should expect the Canadian dollar to continue its debasement. Minimum wage could skyrocket to absurd levels—$100,000 per year—while welfare recipients with benefits could end up making $120,000 annually. This won’t be real prosperity; it will be currency destruction.
The only party even addressing these issues realistically is the People’s Party of Canada (PPC). Their platform is not perfect, but at least it recognizes the dangers of wage laws and price controls. By contrast, Pierre Poilievre is simply presenting himself as a “better manager of debt.”
Our hope is that censorship in Canada will finally break down, because free speech is the first step toward real reform. But we remain skeptical, since fighting for real solutions is often branded as “racist” or “extreme.”
Conclusion
Canada’s minimum wage laws are destroying the private sector and fueling youth unemployment. Rent controls, carbon taxes, and government overreach are strangling the economy. Canadians must realize that government cannot fix problems it creates.
The real solution is not found in politics, but in returning to the foundation of morality, truth, and liberty—through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Only He can restore wisdom to our nation and guide us away from destructive policies.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.